The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
280 Rector Pl Apt 8A
Comps
Listing Notes
This is it! Your chance to purchase an elegantly renovated one bedroom apartment in Battery Park City's best boutique condominium. A stand out, even in the building, this unit features tasteful renovations that are sure to please even the most discerning BPC buyer. Rich hardwood flooring, crown molding, custom built-in closets, a glass enclosed shower, and renovated kitchen are notable improvements. Walking in to the unit, Southern exposure lets light pour inside. A pass through kitchen to the left has large granite counter-tops even a chef can enjoy! An expansive living room allows for a dining area, living space, and even an office! The king sized bedroom has a full wall of deep, custom built-in closets for all of your storage needs. A spa-like marble bathroom and hallway closets complete this perfectly thought out apartment. The Soundings is the best boutique condo building in Battery Park City. From the friendly doorman, to live in super, gym, roof deck, lounge, children's playroom, dance studio, storage, bike storage, and attached garage - your every need is fulfilled. Perfectly situated in Battery Park City, grocery stores (Gristedes, Battery Place Market, Whole Foods), restaurants (Mir-a-mar, El Vez, Parm, PJ Clarkes, Southwest, Hudson Eats, Inatteso, Blue Smoke, Pick-a-Bagel), parks, the riverfront esplanade, entertainment (Battery Park Conservancy, Regal Cinemas), and shopping (Bed Bath and Beyond, Barnes and Noble, and the Brookfield Mall). Getting around couldn't be easier - take advantage of the free Downtown connection, M20, M9, and all trains close by!
Market Insights
$984/sqft vs a nearby median of $1012/sqft.
- -2.8% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 625 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 9.6% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Transit access+$14k +2.5%
- Moderate flood-area edge−$3k −0.5%
Property Read
The property is close to nearby price-per-square-foot levels, so the decision will likely come down to condition and layout.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 1 day
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 11, 2026
- Photos
- 11 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Sep 1, 2016 · $610,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1987
- Stories
- 9
- Total units
- 122
- Residential units
- 121
- Building area
- 1.87 ac
- Lot size
- 15,000 sqft
- Land use
- Mixed residential and commercial buildings
- Building class
- RM
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
22 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: noise - helicopter
Top complaint types in ZIP 10280
- Noise - Helicopter348
- Illegal Parking195
- Noise130
- HEAT/HOT WATER66
- Noise - Residential35
Recent DOB
- Jun 1, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
- Jan 23, 2017V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Jan 23, 2017V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Jan 14, 2014V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
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